Audrey J. Roderick

State Line, IN – Audrey Roderick, 84, of State Line, IN passed away at 12:30 AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation in Williamsport, IN.

Audrey was born on August 26, 1940, the daughter of Earl and Pearl (McMillan) Talbert in Danville, IL. She married James “Jim” Roderick on January 7, 1960 and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2025.

Surviving are three children, Duane (Nancy) Roderick of Attica, IN, Troy (Rita) Roderick of State Line, IN, and Loretta (Brian) Matherlee of High Point, NC; nine grandchildren, Corey (Allison) Roderick of Denver, CO, Blake (Rachel) Roderick of Denver, CO, Chase (Shannon) Roderick of Lafayette, IN, Dylan (Kirsten) Roderick of Elmira, NY, Nate (Dani) Boyer of Rossville, IL, Abbi (Mike) Madison of Lakewood, CO, Brittany (Marshall) Harris of Rossville, IL, Emily Matherlee of High Point, NC, and Ashley Matherlee of High Point, NC; and 13 great grandchildren and special friend, Kathy Hawn of Cayuga, IN.

Audrey is preceded in death by her parents, husband, James “Jim” Roderick, a son, Kevin Roderick, three brothers, Richard, Raymond and Robert, Talbert, one sister, Octavia Brown, and her beloved Jack Russell Terrier of 15 years, Chloe.

Audrey was a member of 2nd Church of Christ in Danville, IL and retired from General Electric. She enjoyed spending her free time being outdoors tending to her flower gardens, and was known for her culinary skills, especially her egg noodles and pies. Audrey loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Audrey and Jim began attending Second Church of Christ in Danville and through this faith, were baptized together in 2010.

Audrey also loved taking bus trips, playing games and playing practical jokes. In their retirement years, Audrey and her beloved husband, Jim, would make a game out of scaring each other by hiding around a corner or jumping out unexpectedly.

Out of her deep love for her family, she was always there to lend a hand. She would never sit down if anyone was working, always making sure that others were cared for before herself.

Her patience, along with her gentle spirit, created a sense of peace for everyone fortunate enough to be in her presence.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Audrey Roderick will be held at 1 PM EDT on Friday, May 16, 2025 at State Line Christian Church in State Line, IN. Reverend Brian Matherlee will officiate. Burial of cremated remains will take place at a later date at Walnut Corner Cemetery, in Danville, IL. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61834 has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Audrey’s name may be made to State Line Christian Church, State Line, IN, or the local animal shelter of your choice.

Please join Audrey’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life through her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .